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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,676 and 809,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,676 and 809,321 is: 1,767,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,676 : 809,321 = 809,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,676/809,321 = 809,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,676x = 809,321 × 809,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,676x = 655,000,481,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,000,481,041/370,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767,043.13

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